1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (232 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 98 kg more than 1995 Alpina B6.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B6 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B6 | Supra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |